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MEC TOUR

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The Mississippi Economic Council, in partnership with its network of local, regional, and other chambers of commerce, will host a series of meetings throughout Mississippi. The WorkFuture 2025 Tour will provide an opportunity for greater collaboration by bringing together leaders in business, economic development, workforce, education, housing, and other community representatives from across the state. Participants will hear directly from Scott Waller on MEC’s 2025 Legislative Priorities, and also from representatives and subject matter experts on the topics below:

  • Healthcare
  • Education K-12 and Post Secondary
  • Student Financial Aid
  • Workforce Funding

The results of the individual surveys will be reviewed at the corresponding tour stop. A compilation of all surveys will be available at MEC’s Annual Meeting on April 17, 2025.

The MEC Tour is made possible thanks to a generous sponsorship from:

HOW TO REGISTER:
Please Note: Registration for the MEC WorkFuture Tour is Free.

Find a meeting close to you in the list below. Statewide leaders and businesses, associations, and organizations that operate throughout the state are encouraged to participate in the full meeting schedule. Click on the link(s) for the MEC (Mississippi Economic Council) WorkFuture Tour 2025 date(s) in which you wish to participate. Once you complete your registration and survey, mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you in your community.

2025 MEC WorkFuture Tour

Hancock County
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Bay Waveland Yacht Club (1 Yacht Club Dr, Bay St Louis, MS 39520)

Community Partners: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis, and Gulf Coast Business Council

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Jackson County
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 11:30am – 1:00 pm

Location: MGCCC Jackson County Campus Cafeteria (2300 US-90, Gautier, MS 39553)

Community Partners: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Gulf Coast Business Council

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Harrison County
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Location: Knight Non Profit Center (11975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503)

Community Partners: Gulf Coast Business Council and Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce

Register here

Complete the WorkFuture Tour Survey here

Neshoba County
Monday, February 3, 2025

Community Partners: Community Development Partnership and Philadelphia Rotary
Attendees: 45

Washington County
Thursday, February 6, 2025

Community Partners: Washington Co. Economic Alliance and the Rotary Club of Greenville, Mississippi

Attendees: 60

Leflore County
Friday, February 7, 2025

Community Partners: Greenwood-Leflore Chamber and GLC Economic Development Foundation

Attendees: 56

Madison County
Monday, February 10, 2025

Community Partners: Madison County Business League & Foundation, Madison County Economic Development Authority, and Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance

Attendees: 140

Adams County
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Community Partners: Natchez, Inc. and Rotary Club of Natchez

Attendees: 40

Lee County
Monday, February 17, 2025

Community Partner: Community Development Foundation

Attendees: 35

Sunflower County
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Community Partners: Sunflower County Economic Development District and the Rotary Club of Indianola, Mississippi

Attendees: 75

Hinds County
Monday, February 24, 2025

Community Partners: Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership and Rotary Club of Jackson, Mississippi

Attendees: 112

DeSoto County
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Community Partners: Southaven Chamber of Commerce, DeSoto Economic Council, Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce, Horn Lake Chamber of Commerce, and Hernando Mainstreet Chamber of Commerce

Attendees: 60

Rankin County
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Community Partners: Rankin First, Rankin County Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Flowood, Pearl Chamber of Commerce, and Rankin County Rotary Club

Attendees: 80

Oktibbeha County
Monday, March 3, 2025

Community Partners: Greater Starkville Development Partnership and Starkville Rotary Club

Attendees: 130

Lowndes County
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Community Partners: Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Columbus, Mississippi

Attendees: 80

Forrest County
Friday, March 7, 2025

Community Partner: Area Development Partnership

Attendees: 75

Grenada County 
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Community Partner: Greater Grenada Partnership

Attendees: 35

Lauderdale County 
Wednesday, March 26,  2025

Community Partners: East Mississippi Business Development Corporation, Rotary Club of Meridian, and Visit Meridian

Attendees: 62

Alcorn County 
Thursday, March 27,  2025

Community Partners: The Alliance, Corinth Rotary Club, Corinth Kiwanis Club, and Corinth Civitan Club

Attendees: 68

Coahoma County
Monday, March 31, 2025

Community Partner: Crossroads Economic Partnership

Attendees: 43

The MEC Tour is Generously Sponsored by:

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